"short leash" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɫiʃ

SHORT leesh

UK

ʃˈɔːt/ /lˈiːʃ

SHAWT leesh

释义

To keep someone on a short leash means to closely control or supervise them, allowing little freedom. This can refer to bosses, parents, or anyone limiting another's independence.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɫiʃ

英式英语

ʃˈɔːt/ /lˈiːʃ

简化发音

美式

SHORT leesh

英式

SHAWT leesh

语境中听

My boss keeps me on a short leash at work.

Parents sometimes keep their children on a short leash.

The coach keeps all the new players on a short leash.

Ever since I made that mistake, my manager's kept me on a short leash.